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Comprehensive things to do for abortion rights

Okay I know I made four posts about this, but I wanted to consolidate them into one list. Some of these are Chicago, Illinois, and Indiana specific. I may add to this later.

  1. Donate
    1. Abortion Care Network
    2. ACLU and/or shop at their store
    3. Afiya Center
    4. All Options in Indiana
    5. Black feminist leadership fund
    6. The Center for Reproductive Rights
    7. Chicago Abortion Fund
    8. Elevated Access
    9. Funds that support abortion care across state lines. GQ lists a fair few (in addition to state by state funds) here
    10. Additional groups "that offers practical support such as lodging, food and transportation"(from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a list at point 5 here
    11. Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
    12. Illinois Choice Action Team
    13. "Independent abortion clinics" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a link at point 8 here
    14. Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice
    15. "Legal groups working to keep abortion accessible" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a list at point 7 here
    16. A local abortion fund. You can find a list of abortion funds here
    17. Additional "local reproductive justice organization to work with" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a list at point 4 here
    18. "Medical groups trying to keep providers trained" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find links at point 11 here
    19. Midwest Access Coalition
    20. NARAL
    21. National Network of Abortion Funds and/or shop at their store
    22. National Women's Law Center's gala
    23. Planned Parenthood and/or shop at their store and/or use their AmazonSmile
    24. SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective and/or shop at their store
    25. We Testify and/or shop at their store
  2. Volunteer
    1. ACLU
    2. All Options Indiana
    3. Become an abortion-clinic escort. An article guide on how to do so is available here
    4. Chicago Abortion Fund and/or join the reproductive justice rapid response list
    5. Elevated Access (if you're a pilot)
    6. Illinois Choice Action Team
    7. "Legal groups working to keep abortion accessible" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a list at point 7 here
    8. Additional "local reproductive justice organization to work with" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a list at point 4 here
    9. Midwest Access Coalition
    10. NARAL
    11. Planned Parenthood
  3. Learn
    1. Abortion values messaging guides from the National Women's Law Center
    2. Articles and resources from the National Women's Law Center
    3. The Center for Reproductive Rights
    4. "Chicago Abortion Fund’s (CAF’s) resource guide on how to talk about abortion [...] in a way that is affirming, destigmatizing, and inclusive" (from "Defend Abortion Access - Take Action!")
    5. Follow organizations on social media
      1. Abortion Care Network: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      2. ACLU: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
      3. Afiya Center: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      4. All Options Indiana: Facebook, Twitter
      5. The Center for Reproductive Rights: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
      6. Chicago Abortion Fund: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      7. Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
      8. Illinois Choice Action Team: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      9. Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      10. Midwest Action Coalition: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      11. NARAL: Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube
      12. National Network of Abortion Funds: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      13. National Women's Law Center: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter
      14. Planned Parenthood: Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube
      15. SisterSong: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
      16. We Testify: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
    6. "Medical protocols and self-induced abortions, where medications can be obtained and how they are used. Information is legal and available for sharing" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find links at point 10 here
    7. New Handbook for a Post-Roe America: The Complete Guide to Abortion Legality, Access, and Practical Support by Robin Marty
    8. Tips on how to talk to someone having an abortion
    9. Twitter thread that is a guide to tweeting and advocating for abortion access
    10. "What your state will look like without Roe" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find links at point 9 here
  4. Take Action
    1. Are you a business or corporate leader? Check out the National Women's Law Center's "Businesses and Corporate Leaders: Take Action in Support of Abortion"
    2. "Assess your personal access to reproductive health care by asking important questions of your providers" (from "Keep on Marching"). Find some good questions under point 11 here
    3. Attend a march like the one on May 14th at 10:30am in Chicago. You can find tips on how to find one here and find ones associated with Planned Parenthood here
    4. Attend an event hosted by the Center for Reproductive Rights
    5. "Canvass your community to determine where local advocacy and education is needed. Hold a town meeting to report the results, and invite the press," (from "Keep on Marching").
    6. "Create a pro-choice organization at your school or in your community," (from "Keep on Marching"). The original article also has tips on how to make your organization more effective
    7. "Encourage people to register and vote on election day" (from "Keep on Marching")
    8. "Host a video night featuring a reproductive rights film" (from "Keep on Marching")
    9. If you're a lawyer interested in reproductive rights, join the Center for Reproductive Rights's lawyer network
    10. "Let's Talk About Abortion Toolkit" from Avow
    11. Message your reps about passing the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA)
    12. "Post about abortion rights on social media. You can make a simple statement like “Abortion is health care,” share content from other advocates, or use the hashtag #BansOffOurBodies" (from "4 Easy Ways")
    13. "Repost shout-outs from your favorite abortion rights supporters" (from "4 Easy Ways")
    14. "Support Plan B availability" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find links at point 12 here
    15. Tell President Biden it’s time to speak out in support of all of us who’ve had abortions—and say the word abortion!
    16. "Visit your pro-choice state legislators and members of Congress and stress the importance of voting to protect reproductive rights. Thank them for the work they do to ensure access to birth control, prenatal care, abortion, medically accurate sexuality education, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases," (from "Keep on Marching"). You can find ways to contact and find your reps here. You can find congressional records on choice here.
    17. "Write a letter to the editor of your local paper about a specific legislative battle or the state of reproductive rights" (from "Keep on Marching")
  5. Share resources
    1. Articles and resources from the National Women's Law Center
    2. Chicagoland resources recommended by the Chicago Abortion Fund
    3. Funds for an abortion
    4. Groups "that offers practical support such as lodging, food and transportation"(from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a list at point 5 here
    5. Guide about about digital security and abortion
    6. How to get an abortion
    7. Illinois resources recommended by the Chicago Abortion Fund
    8. "Independent abortion clinics" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find a link at point 8 here
    9. Indiana resources recommended by the Chicago Abortion Fund
    10. "Information about Abortion Practical Support Groups By Region" by Robin Marty
    11. Legal help for current and prospective abortion providers from the National Women's Law Center
    12. "Medical protocols and self-induced abortions, where medications can be obtained and how they are used. Information is legal and available for sharing" (from "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access"). Find links at point 10 here
    13.  Repro helpline that "can offer legal advice and support to women" (from "5 Ways")
    14.  Repro Legal Fund that "can cover bail and legal funds for anyone who is prosecuted for self-managed abortion" (from "5 Ways")

Sources include:
  1. "4 Easy Ways to Fight for Abortion Rights" by Miriam. Planned Parenthood. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/4-easy-ways-to-fight-for-abortion-rights
  2. "5 Ways to Help Protect Abortion Rights in the US." Dazed. https://www.dazeddigital.com/politics/article/56029/1/5-ways-to-help-protect-abortion-rights-in-the-us
  3. "Abortion funds and reproductive justice networks need our help: Donate to your local reproductive justice networks now," by Chase DiBenedetto. Mashable. https://mashable.com/article/donate-abortion-funds-reproductive-justice-roe-wade
  4. "Abortion Values Messaging Guides." National Women's Law Center. https://nwlc.org/resource/abortion-values-messaging-guides/
  5. "Cheat Sheet for Protecting Access,"by Robin Marty. Handbook for a Post-Roe America. https://postroehandbook.com/cheat-sheet-for-protecting-access/
  6. "Defend Abortion Access - Take Action!" Chicago Abortion Fund. https://www.chicagoabortionfund.org/defend-abortion-access 
  7. "Get Involved." We Testify. https://www.wetestify.org/get-involved
  8. "Here’s How You Can Become an Abortion-Clinic Escort," by Amanda Arnold and Susan Rinkunas. The Cut. https://www.thecut.com/2016/11/how-to-become-an-abortion-clinic-escort.html
  9. "How Chicagoans Can Support Reproductive Justice RIGHT NOW" by Kelly Hayes. Transformative Spaces. https://transformativespaces.org/2019/05/23/how-chicagoans-can-support-reproductive-justice-right-now/
  10. "Keep on Marching: What You Can Do to Protect Reproductive Freedom," by Judy G. Rolfe. ACLU. https://www.aclu.org/other/keep-marching-what-you-can-do-protect-reproductive-freedom
  11. "Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now: A list of abortion funds from state to state," by Lori Keong. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-support-abortion-access

(Prompt by me)

"Reproductive justice" by New Voices

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